Workshop

Afro-Caribbean Dance: Pre- or Post-NAC-Matinée-Concert Workshop (in-school) Afro-Caribbean Dance:  

Languages

English, French, French Immersion

Discipline

Dance, Music

Availability

In-Person

Number of participants

30

Themes

Black Legacy, Caribbean Culture, Multicultural

Age

Children ages 12 - 18, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

About this program

Enhance your “Calypso Magic” experience with MASC!  

In advance of (or following) the NAC Orchestra student matinee, immerse your students in an Afro-Caribbean dance workshop led by professional dancer and arts educator of Caribbean descent Julianne Lavertu. Students will delve into the fundamentals and traditional movements of Afro-Caribbean dance and integrate them into a short choreography. They will explore the history of Indigenous Caribbean peoples, music, and traditional attire, grounding participants’ learning in the rich cultural context from which these dances originate. Available in English or French throughout the 2024-2025 school year.

Artist

Pricing

In person:

One-hour session: $275 + HST

Two 1-hour sessions: $425 + HST

Three 1-hour sessions: $550 + HST

Four 1-hour sessions: $675 + HST

 

Published fees are for schools; fees for other settings are subject to change.

Venues over 25km from Ottawa centre will be charged a travel fee for artist's transportation costs.

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